incorporating a wealth of instruments, costume
changes and numerous props.

And we are full of surprises ...

BOO !!!!

The influences and
experience of the band members are many and varied:

MIKE MARTIN

(vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica, ukelele, horse)

Mike grew up in a showbusiness family, his father was George Martin
(the casual comedian). He trained as a film director
before deciding to become a performer himself, appearing in many
TV shows and films throughout the 70s and 80s,
including the BBCs Kenny Everett Show, Eastenders,
etc.
In 1986 he formed old time/cajun band Peace On The Panhandle,
who became a big name on the London alternative country scene
(A rip roarin cajun stomping hell of a country
time. Phew! wrote City Limits in 1987).
Through the 90s, Mike often played with Martyn Oram
as a duo specialising in American country roots music.
A truly remarkable performance of pure talent
(British Country Music Roots Oct 91). Refreshingly
different (The Stage 28/3/91). He performed solo on
Carltons Disney Club, and appeared on SKY TV
with Martyn (Nice looking fellas said Lindsey
De Paul !!).
He is also a writer for The Stage and other magazines; his first
book Noddies was published in 1997, followed by "From Crockett to Custer" in 2004 and "Be Lucky", the story of his father, in 2012 (Roy Hudd says, "Diligently researched... Mike has woven a beautiful, affectionate and truthful picture of a talented enigma").

Martyn was a founder member of Waterfall, with Keith Donnelly
and Gilly Darbey, favourites of the folk scene from 1977-82. They
appeared on TV several times, including a half hour In Concert
special for BBC 1, Radios 1 and 2, Hollands Hilversum
3, released 3 LPs and toured throughout Europe and in Central
America.
Through the 80s, Martyn recorded two solo albums of
his own songs and continued performing worldwide. (Without
doubt a thoughtful and talented songwriter who deserves interest
Rock n Reel Issue 11).
He also played several small roles on TV, with credits including
the BBCs cult play Another Flip For Dominick,
The Benny Hill Show and Lyttons
Diary.
In the 90s, in addition to playing with Mike, he recorded
3 CDs and toured with German singer/songwriter Walter F.
Diet. Comparing them to Lindisfarne, Rock n Reel (Spring
2000) said theres an exuberance and real sense
of fun that seems to run throughout the album - punchy, confident
and unpretentious folk-flavoured rock. 2003 saw a 25
year reunion tour with Keith Donnelly as Waterfall, and a new
solo CD "The Bridge Of Broken Dreams" was released in 2006.

Captain Cabbage began his career as a singer/guitarist in
rock bands in the 70s and 80s, releasing
several singles. He also appeared in small roles on TV and Film,
for example as a dead rock star on "Alas Smith & Jones"
and as a genetically modified monster in "Blake's Seven".
He met Martyn on the set of "Auf Wiedersehen Pet" and
in 85-86, they toured as Thicko & Rowntree
(Pillocks! Comedy singing duo had university audience
in stitches page 3 headline, The Sun, 28/9/85). He has written several plays, comics, letters to newspapers, and, when not
doing his washing, delights in puzzling young children with
his one-man magic and comedy show.

RON REGAN

(vocals, double bass, sousaphone, trumpet, bagpipes, pig)

Bassist with '60's pop sensation Fortes Mentum, and founder member of the legendary
musical/comedy act NUTS & BOLTS. Having toured the world and played such
prestigious engagements as the QE2, Circus Roncalli (Germany), Barnums all over
the USA and numerous television performances (eg "Little & Large Show", "Good
Old Days"), Ronald has now moved into a new phase of his illustrious
showbusiness career to share his awesome experience with a new generation of
nutters!